How far is City of Janesville, WI from Shorewood Hills, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Shorewood Hills, WI is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Shorewood Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Shorewood Hills.
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Start on East Court Street
45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street
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Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 18: Madison, Cambridge
2097 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Midvale Boulevard
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Midvale Boulevard
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Continue on North Midvale Boulevard
2323 ft · 1 min · North Midvale Boulevard
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Turn straight
88 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto University Avenue
995 ft · 24 sec · University Avenue
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Turn slight left
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Joyce Erdman Place
146 m · 27 sec · Joyce Erdman Place
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Turn right onto Locust Drive
59 m · 15 sec · Locust Drive
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Turn left onto Western Road
113 m · 20 sec · Western Road
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Turn right onto Tally Ho Lane
18 m · 3 sec · Tally Ho Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tally Ho Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Shorewood Hills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Milton Avenue
Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Sunny near Shorewood Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Shorewood Hills?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from City of Janesville and 22.4 miles from Shorewood Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Janesville and Sunny near Shorewood Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Rockdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Shorewood Hills. Straight-line distance: 34.8 mi (56 km).
#1 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shorewood Hills
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,999 |
| Coordinates | 43.0775000, -89.4456800 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shorewood Hills (-89.44568, 43.0775)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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